Associate Director, DT Portfolio Architect – Pursuit and Group Functions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Analyze current digital and business processes to determine necessary modifications.

• Create technology roadmaps and facilitate digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage one or more technology portfolios within Pursuit and Group Functions, encompassing strategies, roadmaps, solutions, and applications.

• Formulate portfolio-level technical architectures, standards, and strategic technology roadmaps.

• Ensure comprehensive visibility of digital technology intertwined with business operations.

• Develop and present architectural guidelines for significant projects.

• Collaborate with P&W stakeholders to ensure portfolio architecture aligns with organizational requirements.

• Offer technical leadership and direction to both technology and business teams.

• Deliver guidance based on enterprise standards.

• Provide thought leadership for platforms such as CRM, CLM, and ERP, along with related business processes.

• Work with executives, subject matter experts, colleagues, and stakeholders to achieve desired business results.

• Offer global insights on industry best practices concerning architecture and business processes.

• Assist in process mapping, architecture, and optimization to support digital transformation in sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace and defense organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience in Information Technology, including 7+ years serving as a portfolio architect overseeing large-scale technology portfolios; OR an advanced degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, including 7+ years as a portfolio architect managing large-scale technology portfolios.

• Proven experience in implementing global processes and practices for architecture, including the governance of portfolio roadmaps and application standards.

• Familiarity with modern architecture frameworks and designs that support the integration of digital technology and the delivery of DevSecOps pipelines.

• Capacity to provide strategic technical leadership and influence the creation of both short- and long-term strategies and roadmaps in a virtual environment.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contractual obligations.

• A Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

• Experience in a complex, service-oriented, deadline-driven environment is preferred.

• Skills in relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management are preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in Agile/Scrum teams are preferred.

• Expertise in API strategy and governance, including API architectural patterns, API standards, integration frameworks, system interoperability, and data exchange optimization is preferred.

• A self-starter with a strong customer service focus is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available

• Employee referral award may be available, subject to eligibility requirements